Planning

Provision of Consultancy for Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMSP)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Provision of Consultancy for Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMSP)." This procurement falls under the category of Administration, defence and social security services and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement aims to establish consultancy services to support the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme. The contract period is set to commence on 28 September 2015 and conclude on 28 June 2016, while the future notice for this opportunity was published on 12 August 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the telecommunications sector, particularly those with expertise in emergency services communication systems. Companies that can provide technical advisory services and assist in the negotiation of lease terms for site share agreements will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement process, as there are specific provisions to include them in the bidding. This procurement could effectively aid businesses in expanding their market presence and capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy for Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMSP)

Notice Description

The Home Office is looking for expressions of Interest in a procurement event that will be run in the near future. The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP, or the 'Programme') aims to provide an integrated critical voice and broadband data communications service for the Emergency Services that meets the public safety requirements for coverage, functionality, availability and security. The chosen technology will be based on an enhanced commercial network and configured to give the 3 Emergency Services (3ES) priority over other users. Based on work carried out under previous procurement exercises there is a requirement for Consultancy support; To help negotiate lease terms and ensure that VfM is obtained from the site share agreements, there is a need for a specialist telecoms adviser to assist the Authority. The specialist advisor will also help in the preparation of the documentation needed for the framework from which contractors who will acquire, design and build (ADB) the new sites can be procured. Frameworks will also need to be established for providers of backhaul and facility management services. The above requirements can be met by the procurement of the services of technical specialists to assist the Authority to provide advice on those technical topics specific to EAS. Detials of the requirement can be viewed at attached Appendix B and additional information in the form of Annex A to Appendix B wil be released with the ITT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3bc570-a087-46b5-b99e-f8a5a03899b7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2015Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2015 - 28 Jun 2016 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

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